Dale & Jimmy Smith break 4x4 record run 9.7 @139

Cummins 4x4 breaks own record @ Beech Bend

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• 4x4
• diesel
• record
• holder
• cummins
• drag
• truck

[farmerallis]

No, a diesel engine is very practical. A diesel may take a bit longer to build boost, but it can make A LOT more boost than a gasser (typical boost for a gasser is about 8-10 psi, for a diesel one turbo can make upwards of 45psi) so a diesel can make more HP and torque. And since a diesel engine doesn't need back pressure to run, the turbo can hold the boost for much longer than a gasser can. All around a diesel engine is way more practical than a gas engine, and not just for boost reasons.

[monte350]

@caniwitech "There is nothing silly about a 5000 lb 4x4 truck that runs the 1/4 in 10 secs, and could still get 20 mpg." That is why i love diesels and cummins for that matter. Got to love that black smoke!

[mrkitchy88]

@farmerallis It is a well known fact that a petrol piston engine burns a hotter EGT than a diesel piston engine, and rotaries are much hotter again. This is how a little rotary 1.3L can spool T51R garrets as quick as an LS1 can. Your looking at a 200+ degrees hotter in a case of petrol vs diesel. Again, i'm not for either side, I like them all. I just don't tolerate morons.

[farmerallis]

@mrkitchy88 I understand turbo charging--but I certainly do not know all. Could you explain how a diesel is "cold is comparison to a gasser"? Because diesel burns way hotter than gasoline, and diesel EGTs can get up in the 700-1000 degree range.

[mrkitchy88]

@farmerallis While I am not taking sides, i like anything that is deserving of credit, you seem to just spew crap onto youtube. You understand the concept of turbocharging? If so you might know that heat is a large factor in exhaust housing spool. Diesels, are cold in comparison to a 'gasser'. If you have ever seen a drag meet you would see what 'gassers' can spool. Top fuels anyone? And lastly, practicality is in the eye of the beholder, not you.

[comlax22]

@caniwitech No problem, no sense in giving yourself a stroke over YouTube comments.

[caniwitech]

@comlax22 Well, thank you Dr. Phil.

[comlax22]

@caniwitech I never said anything about rednecks. You seem really angry and defensive, do you need help? The Skoal remark was a generalization about people who dip snuff and drive trucks...nothing to do with rednecks. You may be interested to know I drive a truck and am from the south. Chill brother you'll give yourself a nosebleed. Peace.

[caniwitech]

@comlax22 You just decided to badmouth diesel trucks, and then reduce us to rednecks with your little scoal remark.

[comlax22]

@caniwitech Why so hostile & angry?

[caniwitech]

@comlax22 It seems silly in a pickup truck? You go ahead and find a car that can hanlde 1300hp on it's stock axles, t-case, and frame, and the try packaging a 1400 lb 4ftx4ftx3ft engine in the front. Then try to package the radiator in front. There is nothing silly about a 5000 lb 4x4 truck that runs the 1/4 in 10 secs, and could still get 20 mpg. That's 2.5 seconds faster than a Viper! If you don;t like it, don;t watch it.